Central Govt notifies Jurisdiction, Sitting, Members of GSTAT Benches

The Central Government has notified the jurisdiction of the sitting members of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) benches. The notification specifies the areas and matters each member will handle, streamlining the dispute resolution process for GST-related cases. The move is intended to improve the efficiency of the GST appellate system, ensuring that cases are heard by members with the relevant expertise in specific sectors. This decision comes as part of broader efforts to enhance the functioning of the GST Tribunal and improve taxpayer confidence in the dispute resolution mechanism. The allocation of specific cases to appropriate benches will facilitate faster hearings and help reduce the backlog of GST-related appeals.